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Updated 26 October 2026
Many Indian women reach their forties with a retirement plan built around their husband's pension or savings, not their own. Here is why that gap exists, and practical steps to start closing it now, even with brain fog in the mix.
Dizziness and vertigo are common, frightening perimenopausal symptoms that send many women looking for gentler alternatives. Here is what women commonly try in homeopathy, what the evidence situation actually looks like, and why this symptom needs medical evaluation first.
Resveratrol is heavily marketed as an anti-ageing and menopause-support supplement, often alongside red wine headlines. Here is what the actual human evidence shows, and why most of the marketing outpaces the research.
Evidence-based lifestyle and natural approaches to managing perimenopause symptoms.
Dizziness and vertigo are common, frightening perimenopausal symptoms that send many women looking for gentler alternatives. Here is what women commonly try in homeopathy, what the evidence situation actually looks like, and why this symptom needs medical evaluation first.
Resveratrol is heavily marketed as an anti-ageing and menopause-support supplement, often alongside red wine headlines. Here is what the actual human evidence shows, and why most of the marketing outpaces the research.
Walnuts are an easy, widely available Indian pantry staple with a genuinely strong nutrition profile for perimenopause. Here is what the evidence actually shows for mood, brain fog, heart health, and where the hype outpaces the research.
Nirgundi (Vitex negundo) is a common Ayurvedic shrub used for centuries for joint and muscle pain. Here is what it's traditionally used for, what the modern research actually shows, and why it should never be confused with the Western supplement vitex/chasteberry.
Deep dives into individual perimenopause symptoms — what causes them and what to do.
Many Indian women reach their forties with a retirement plan built around their husband's pension or savings, not their own. Here is why that gap exists, and practical steps to start closing it now, even with brain fog in the mix.
Resveratrol is heavily marketed as an anti-ageing and menopause-support supplement, often alongside red wine headlines. Here is what the actual human evidence shows, and why most of the marketing outpaces the research.
Walnuts are an easy, widely available Indian pantry staple with a genuinely strong nutrition profile for perimenopause. Here is what the evidence actually shows for mood, brain fog, heart health, and where the hype outpaces the research.
You rehearsed your questions in the car. Then the doctor says 'so what's going on,' and your mind goes blank. Here's why this happens in perimenopause, and a practical way to stop it costing you the appointment.
Joint pain, hip pain, abdominal cramps, ear pain — how oestrogen affects every part of the body.
Nirgundi (Vitex negundo) is a common Ayurvedic shrub used for centuries for joint and muscle pain. Here is what it's traditionally used for, what the modern research actually shows, and why it should never be confused with the Western supplement vitex/chasteberry.
Ringing or buzzing in the ears is an under-discussed perimenopause symptom, and some women turn to homeopathy for it. Here's what the evidence situation actually looks like, and why a hearing check matters first.
Haritaki is best known as one-third of triphala, but it has its own long history in Ayurveda. Here is what it is traditionally used for on its own, and what current research actually supports for perimenopause.
Bloating, gas, and unpredictable digestion send many Indian women toward homeopathy for a gentler option. Here's an honest, evidence-aware look at what's tried and what the research actually supports.
Heavy periods, irregular cycles, spotting, ovulation changes — navigating the shift.
Dal is already on most Indian plates daily, but does it do anything specific for perimenopause? Here's what the protein, fibre, and blood sugar evidence on lentils and other dals actually shows.
Gudmar, literally 'sugar destroyer' in Hindi, is an Ayurvedic herb long used for blood sugar support. Here is what it's traditionally used for, what modern research actually shows, and why it needs real caution if you're on diabetes medication.
Cinnamon is already in most Indian kitchens, and it keeps coming up in perimenopause advice for blood sugar swings and hot flashes. Here is what the research actually supports and where the claims get ahead of the science.
A niece's godh bharai or a colleague's baby shower can bring up complicated grief during perimenopause, even for women who are genuinely happy for them. Here is why that happens, and how to get through the day.
Vaginal dryness, painful sex, libido, and intimacy — practical, honest answers.
Low sex drive is one of the most common, and least discussed, perimenopause complaints, and some women turn to homeopathy for it. Here is what the evidence situation actually looks like, and why the cause matters more than the remedy.
Vaginal dryness, discomfort during sex, and urinary changes push many perimenopausal women toward homeopathic remedies before they consider a gynaecologist. Here is an honest look at what women try and what the evidence situation actually is.
Gokshura, or Tribulus terrestris, is an Ayurvedic herb long used for urinary and reproductive health that has recently been repackaged as a women's libido and hormone supplement. Here is what the tradition says and what the research actually supports.
Maca root is marketed heavily for energy and libido during the menopause transition. Here is what it actually is, what the research supports, and where the evidence runs thin.
Mood swings, anxiety, depression, and brain fog — understanding the hormonal brain.
Many Indian women reach their forties with a retirement plan built around their husband's pension or savings, not their own. Here is why that gap exists, and practical steps to start closing it now, even with brain fog in the mix.
Walnuts are an easy, widely available Indian pantry staple with a genuinely strong nutrition profile for perimenopause. Here is what the evidence actually shows for mood, brain fog, heart health, and where the hype outpaces the research.
You rehearsed your questions in the car. Then the doctor says 'so what's going on,' and your mind goes blank. Here's why this happens in perimenopause, and a practical way to stop it costing you the appointment.
If a friend has suggested therapy, or you have quietly wondered about it yourself, here is what starting counselling actually looks like in perimenopause, and how to find a qualified professional in India without guesswork.
What perimenopause is, when it starts, how to recognise it, and what to expect.
Many Indian women reach their forties with a retirement plan built around their husband's pension or savings, not their own. Here is why that gap exists, and practical steps to start closing it now, even with brain fog in the mix.
Dizziness and vertigo are common, frightening perimenopausal symptoms that send many women looking for gentler alternatives. Here is what women commonly try in homeopathy, what the evidence situation actually looks like, and why this symptom needs medical evaluation first.
Resveratrol is heavily marketed as an anti-ageing and menopause-support supplement, often alongside red wine headlines. Here is what the actual human evidence shows, and why most of the marketing outpaces the research.
Walnuts are an easy, widely available Indian pantry staple with a genuinely strong nutrition profile for perimenopause. Here is what the evidence actually shows for mood, brain fog, heart health, and where the hype outpaces the research.
Relationships, work, pregnancy questions, and navigating Indian life during perimenopause.
Many Indian women reach their forties with a retirement plan built around their husband's pension or savings, not their own. Here is why that gap exists, and practical steps to start closing it now, even with brain fog in the mix.
You rehearsed your questions in the car. Then the doctor says 'so what's going on,' and your mind goes blank. Here's why this happens in perimenopause, and a practical way to stop it costing you the appointment.
Hot flashes, brain fog, and disrupted sleep are hard enough on a normal schedule. Night shifts in nursing, BPOs, and manufacturing make perimenopause harder in specific ways. Here is what actually helps.
Low sex drive is one of the most common, and least discussed, perimenopause complaints, and some women turn to homeopathy for it. Here is what the evidence situation actually looks like, and why the cause matters more than the remedy.
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